The Detroit Red Wings bring their impressive four-game winning streak to the Scotiabank Saddledome as they face off against the Calgary Flames in a compelling cross-conference matchup on February 1.
Detroit's recent surge, winning 12 of their last 16 games, sets the stage for an intriguing battle against a Flames team that just snapped a two-game skid with a convincing 4-1 victory over Anaheim.
The goaltending duel between Detroit's Cam Talbot, who has allowed just two goals in five of his last six starts, and Calgary's Dustin Wolf, sporting a solid 2.51 GAA and .917 save percentage, could prove decisive in this contest.
While the Red Wings aim to extend their dominance over Calgary with what would be their sixth consecutive victory in the head-to-head series, the Flames' strong home-ice presence and recent defensive improvements suggest a closely contested affair.
Both teams enter the matchup dealing with notable absences, as Detroit misses Patrick Kane and J.T. Compher, while Calgary continues without Connor Zary and Kevin Bahl.
This NHL prediction analysis explores how these factors might influence the outcome of what promises to be an intense battle between two teams fighting to maintain their momentum in their respective conference races.
Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red Wings: who will win?
For tonight's Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 50.67% chance of defeating the Wings.
Pre-game probabilities
Calgary Flames
Moneyline
Win %
50.67%
49.33%
Detroit Red Wings
Calgary Flames: 50.67% win probability
- Strong home performance (25 wins in 50 games)
- Recent momentum (WLLWW in last 5 games)
- Better defensive record (147 goals against vs Wings' 158)
Detroit Red Wings: 49.33% win probability
- Weaker road performance (25 wins in 51 games overall)
- Inferior goal differential (-12 compared to Flames' -10)
- Lower points total (55 points vs Flames' 57 points)
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Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red Wings form
Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red Wings head to head
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17%
Detroit Red Wings
83%
Nov 28, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 1
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Calgary Flames
0 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
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Detroit Red Wings
6 : 2
Calgary Flames
Feb 17, 2023
Calgary Flames
2 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
Feb 10, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 1
Calgary Flames
Mar 13, 2022
Calgary Flames
3 : 0
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